BJJ Mental Models

This week we're joined again by fan-favorite Robert Degle!  In this episode, Robert brings both his Jiu-Jitsu and philosophy backgrounds to the table to discuss some of the trickier questions around rules and ethics.  What is stalling, and should there be rules against it?  Is it acceptable to apply submissions with the intent to injure your opponent?  And what changes could we make to the Jiu-Jitsu rulesets to be more in line with the spirit of the sport?Robert Degle's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robertdeglebjj/Robert Degle's YouTube:https://youtube.com/@robertdeglebjj7125Get Robert Degle's instructionals:https://robertdeglebjjonline.teachable.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Defense Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Kabir Bath, a black belt under Rafael Lovato Jr. and head instructor at Kaboom BJJ, shares his innovative strategies for youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He discusses building strong foundations in kids' programs, emphasizing life skills like confidence and social interaction. Kabir advocates for game-based learning to engage young practitioners effectively. He also explores techniques for managing tantrums, fostering emotional growth, and transforming negativity into a positive identity through martial arts.

This week we’re joined again by Dr. Rob Gray!  Rob is an Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, the host of the Perception & Action Podcast, and the author of How We Learn to Move: A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills.In this episode, Rob provides an introduction to the material covered in How We Learn to Move.  We have a great conversation about ecological dynamics, the constraints-led approach, differential learning, and other advancements in modern coaching methodologies.Perception & Action - website & podcast:https://perceptionaction.com/How We Learn to Move, by Dr. Rob Gray:https://amzn.to/3E5tg1oRob’s YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/c/RobGrayASUMental models discussed in this episode:Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Differential Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/differential-learning/Self-Organizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Tum Energia!  Thomas Voorn, better known by his nickname Tum Energia, is a BJJ black belt and the founder of Energia Martial Arts.  In this episode, Tum explains the concept of psychological safety: a key tactic for building a culture where your students aren't afraid to show vulnerability and ask questions.Follow Tum on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tumenergia/Subscribe to Tum on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/EnergiaMartialArtsCheck out Energia Fightwear:https://energia-martialarts.com/energia-fight-wear/Get Tum's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=tum%20energiaMental models discussed in this episode:Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Survivorship Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Brother Matt Kwan and Alex Simoes!  Alex is the CEO of Tekneek, and Brother Matt is Brother Matt.  In this episode, we talk about how recent advances in coaching technology can benefit everyone, from students to coaches.Email Alex to create your Tekneek account:alex@tekneek.ioCheck out the On Guard BJJ online academy:https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyMental models discussed in this episode:Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Defense Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Greg Souders!  Greg is the head coach at Standard Jiu-Jitsu.  In this episode, Greg explains how we can integrate coaching best practices from other sports into Jiu-Jitsu.Email Greg:greg@standardjiujitsu.comFollow Greg on social:https://www.facebook.com/standardjiujitsuhttps://www.instagram.com/standardjiujitsu/Train with Greg at Standard Jiu-Jitsu:https://standardjiujitsu.com/Greg's resource recommendations:Introduction to Ecological Psychology, by Julia Blau and Jeffrey Wagman:https://amzn.to/3TJRHbkThe Perception & Action Podcast:https://perceptionaction.com/How We Learn to Move, Dr. Rob Gray:https://amzn.to/3SI8R7VMental models discussed in this episode:Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Solid Foundation, Flexible Perimeterhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-foundation-flexible-perimeter/Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Perception-Action Couplinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/Beginner’s Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we’re joined by Amy Campo!  Hot off taking gold at ADCC 2022, Amy joins us to discuss her process for breaking through personal limits.  A great and inspiring conversation on structuring your training camp, maximizing the use of your team, and how to believe in yourself.Follow Amy on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amycampofighter/Mental models discussed in this episode:Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Last Mile Problemhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/last-mile-problem/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Technique Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Plus Minus Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Reflecting “As If”https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Brianna Ste-Marie!  Fresh off her amazing performance at ADCC 2022, Brianna joins us to break down one of her signature positions: the closed guard.Follow Brianna on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/briannasm/Get Brianna's English instructionals on Jiu Jitsu X:https://jiujitsux.com/profile/brianna-ste-marie/Get Brianna's French instructionals on Leclerc Jiu Jitsu:https://www.leclercjiujitsu.com/courses/BriannaMental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Static vs. Dynamic Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Episode 200 is a very special milestone, and requires a very special guest: Claudia do Val!Claudia is a 3x black belt world champion and is considered one of the best of her generation.  If you follow Claudia's story, you probably know she went public two years ago with a very personal and traumatic story.  That trauma, combined with the harassment she's received since, has completely changed her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu.In this episode, Claudia speaks about what she's experienced over the last two years, how she has lost her passion for what was once her obsession, and how we can improve the sport so others don't have to go through what she went through.Follow Claudia on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/claudiadovaljj/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Shane McCarthy!  Shane is an instructor at Princeton BJJ and a newly minted black belt under Emily Kwok.  In this episode, Shane shares best practices for taking ownership of your Jiu-Jitsu skill development.Follow Shane on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wakaflakashane/Listen to Shane's podcast, Tinfoil Mat:https://anchor.fm/collin-wiemer/Train with Shane at Princeton BJJ:https://www.princetonbjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Learning Modalitieshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/